THE talent of nine of Dubbo’s ballet dancers will be on display in Sydney this month, with the debut of the Dubbo Ballet Studio’s Winter Solstice.

The production will be performed at a brand-new complex called ‘3 Danks’.

Dubbo Ballet Studio principal Anna Bloomfield said the production was developed in 2017 to provide the senior students (aged 14-17 years) with a “broader experience of the performing arts, beyond that of local competitions”.

“The goal is to expose the students to the process of creating and delivering full length professional works,” she said.

“The students are challenged to explore complex concepts and to collaborate with their ideas in the development of the works.

“We have presented our productions annually in Dubbo since 2017, and this year we have been fortunate enough to receive funding form Create NSW and Orana Arts to enable us to travel to Sydney to present a couple of performances to a Sydney audience.

“We are so grateful for this opportunity. This means the students are able to extend their learning and experience and perform in front of a critical audience.”

Ms Bloomfield said the experience would also boost dancers’ confidence and experience, to help them become competitive, if they decide to pursue a career in the dance industry.

“This project is so important for our regional students and artists as it extends their experience beyond the comfort of a five-minute competition piece,” she said.

“It gives them the opportunity to explore their own ideas and contribute to meaningful work. The opportunity to travel to Sydney is very special as it takes the students out of their regional space and puts them in the wider artistic community.

“The students are very motivated and excited and rehearsing really well,” she said.

“This is a first for Dubbo Ballet Studio, and everybody really appreciates what a unique opportunity this is.

“We are very thankful to Create NSW and Orana Arts for their financial support and recognition of this project.

“Funding like this enables our talented regional artists to be competitive with their metropolitan counterparts.”

Act 1 ‘Exercise in Weight Placement’, an exploration into the fundamentals of hip hop dance, was choreographed by Angela Canalese.

Act 2 ‘perfection, perception and other deceptions’, an abstract look into the constricts of modern society and the young minds within it, was choreographed by Anna Bloomfield.

Tickets are still available for $25. Contact the studio for details.